Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic G6

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was revealed 5 years prior to the G6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7000 matches up versus the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 compared to the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and G6.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic G6 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.